Here’s all about Anubias ‘Coin Leaf’ on Rock — a charming, round-leaved Anubias cultivar pre-mounted on stone, perfect for clean, low-maintenance aquascaping:

🌿 Anubias ‘Coin Leaf’ on Rock – Overview

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. round leaf (cultivar)

• Common Name: Anubias Coin Leaf on Rock / Anubias Round Leaf

• Plant Type: Rhizome plant (epiphyte)

• Mounting Type: Fixed to natural aquarium-safe rock (lava rock, slate, dragon stone)

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Ideal Placement: Foreground or midground in aquascapes

🌱 Plant Features

• Leaf Color: Bright to deep green

• Leaf Shape: Perfectly round or slightly oval — like a coin

• Leaf Size: 2–4 cm diameter

• Plant Height: 5–12 cm depending on age

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and upright

• Rock Base: Supports the plant and prevents rhizome rot

💡 Its symmetrical round leaves make it a perfect natural accent in both nano and large tanks.

💡 Care Requirements

🧽 Maintenance Tips

• No planting required – simply place the rock in your desired tank area

• Ensure the rhizome is above the substrate and gets good circulation

• Gently clean leaves if algae forms

• Trim any yellow or damaged leaves

• Can be moved or repositioned easily without disturbing the layout

✅ Benefits of Anubias Coin Leaf on Rock

• Unique rounded leaf shape – adds ornamental detail

• Pre-mounted – saves time and ensures proper placement

• Very hardy and beginner-friendly

• Thrives in low-light, low-tech tanks

• Algae-resistant due to thick, tough leaves

• Suitable for shrimp tanks, betta tanks, nano setups, and large aquascapes

🧩 Aquascaping Ideas

• Use in the foreground for a neat, organized look

• Combine with Bucephalandra, mosses, or mini driftwood

• Excellent for bonsai tree-style layouts (as foliage)

• Cluster 3–5 coin leaf rocks to create a path or border effect

🛠️ DIY Option

To make your own Anubias Coin Leaf on rock:

• Use aquarium-safe super glue gel

• Attach the rhizome (not roots) to a clean, porous rock

• Let it sit for a few minutes before placing it in the aquarium